Penn High gets new resource officer

MISHAWAKA Â? The St. Joseph County Police Department has assigned a new officer to take over resource officer duties at Penn High School, according to a news release.

Lt. Chris DeMeyer will leave his position with the middle schools and move to the high school, according to a news release. He has worked in Penn-Harris-Madison schools for seven years.

He's taking over for Cpl. David Sult, who was reassigned, sparking student protests.

Officer Rebecca Childers-Wallick will take over DeMeyer's position at Discovery, Grissom and Schmucker middle schools. She has been with the St. Joseph County Police Department for 11 years.

"We are pleased to continue our partnership with Penn-Harris-Madison, and I believe these schools, including Penn High School, provide a safe learning environment for students," St. Joseph County Sheriff Frank Canarecci said in the news release.

"We are very appreciative of Sheriff Canarecci moving quickly to provide a highly qualified officer for our schools," said P-H-M Superintendent Jerry Thacker in the news release.